Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg PhD Position in molecular neuroscience 2025

We are working on extrinsic and intrinsic regulation of the myelination process in the central nervous system, where defects in the development of oligodendrocytes, the myelin producing cell of the central nervous system, can lead to devastating diseases such as multiple sclerosis or epilepsy. This project will analyze the role of G-protein coupled receptors and extrinsic and intrinsic calcium signals during myelination using histological, molecular biology, biochemical, and high throughput sequencing techniques. Additionally, many analyzes involve the use of primary cell culture, organotypic brain cultures, or transgenic/knockout mouse models.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorFriedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyFriedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Payment according to the TV-L E13 tariff. We offer qualified training and comprehensive scientific supervision within a highly collaborative team.
• This position is available through the Research Training Group of the Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF) Erlangen and the applicant will be integrated accordingly.
• The applicant will have the opportunity to educate themselves on a professional and personal level and will be able to network with other PhD students and established researchers within the neuroscience community.
• Mentoring and soft skill seminars are offered and part of the structured PhD program.

For further information please visit the web page of the IZKF: https://www.izkf.med.fau.de/en/nachwachsen/izkf-doktorandenakademie/#collapse_0

Requirements

• Interested and motivated candidate with an excellent master's degree in life sciences, biochemistry, biology, molecular medicine, molecular neuroscience, or equivalent fields of study.
• Experience in neurosciences and practical experience in standard molecular biology, cell culture, and histology techniques are desired.
• Fluent oral and written English language skills are required (minimum CEFR level: B2).

Application Documents

Please submit the following documents as a single PDF file (maximum size 10 MB) to [email protected] :

(1) Letter of motivation including a short summary of research experience and the master's project

(2) Curriculum vitae

(3) Transcript of records or educational certificates

(4) List of publications (if applicable)

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Application is done by submitting the required documents via mail to [email protected].

Contact:

Chair of Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry (Prof. Dr. Wegner)

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone:+49 9131 85-24638

For more information, kindly visit Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg scholarship webpage.